SC rejects request for early hearing on contempt plea over Imran Khan's hospital transfer
“Imran Khan’s sister, Uzma Khan, had filed the contempt petition over the non-implementation of the Supreme Court’s August 18 order concerning the transfer of th…”
Imran Khan’s sister, Uzma Khan, had filed the contempt petition over the non-implementation of the Supreme Court’s August 18 order concerning the transfer of the PTI founder to Shifa International Hospital. In her petition, Uzma Khan requested that the contempt case be fixed for an urgent hearing, preferably during the current or following week.
Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court had ordered that the PTI founder be transferred to Shifa International Hospital, a private hospital in Islamabad. The court had also ordered the formation of a special medical board to examine Imran Khan’s health.
It said his personal physician, Dr Faisal Sultan, and his sister, Dr Uzma Khan, would be allowed to accompany him at the hospital. In compliance with the court’s order, Imran Khan was transferred to PIMS Hospital on the night between August 20 and 21 for medical examination and treatment.
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Two specialists from Shifa International Hospital participated in his eye examination, while other medical examinations were conducted by relevant specialists at PIMS. He was subsequently transferred back to Adiala Jail., the first request for an early hearing was rejected by the Supreme Court registrar’s office, following which the matter was brought before the court again.
The petition stated that Imran Khan’s health was deteriorating in jail and urged the authorities to implement the Supreme Court’s August 18 order and transfer him to Shifa International Hospital for medical examination and treatment. The Supreme Court has already fixed the main case concerning Imran Khan’s transfer to a hospital for hearing on September 16.
The contempt petition will also be heard on September 16.
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